NCC Day 2026: 22 November, 79th Raising Day, Theme and Key Events

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) will celebrate its 79th Raising Day, also called NCC Day, on 22 November 2026. It is observed every year on the fourth Sunday of November.

79th NCC Day on 22 November 2026

NCC Day marks the raising of the National Cadet Corps, which was set up on 15 July 1948. The 79th Raising Day marks 79 years since that date. The NCC is described as the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation.

Theme of NCC Rising Day 2026

The official theme of NCC Rising Day has not been announced yet. 

When Is NCC Day 2026 Celebrated?

NCC Day falls on 22 November 2026, which is the fourth Sunday of November. Because the rule is based on the Sunday, the calendar date can change from year to year.

How Is NCC Day Celebrated? Key Events

• Wreath-laying: Ceremonies at war memorials and state capitals to honour the fallen.
• Parades: Ceremonial parades, march-pasts and guard of honour displays.
• Community service: Blood donation camps, tree plantations and Swachhata (cleanliness) campaigns.
• Cultural programmes: Events that highlight national integration and unity.

NCC Republic Day Camp 2026

The NCC Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 ran from 30 December 2025 to 28 January 2026 at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. It had:

• 2,406 cadets, including 898 girl cadets, from across India
• Participants from 25 friendly foreign countries
• The first-ever Sword Drill by parade and contingent commanders
• The Prime Minister’s Rally on 28 January 2026 as the closing event

Key Points for Exams

1. Event: 79th NCC Raising Day
2. Date: 22 November 2026 (fourth Sunday of November)
3. NCC raised on: 15 July 1948
4. RDC 2026 venue: Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt
5. RDC 2026 cadets: 2,406 (898 girls)